This Brazilian Soccer Player, Found Out He Was Going To Be A Dad A Week Before He Died In The Plane Crash

Life is highly unpredictable and the heartbreaking story of Tiago da Rocha Vieira Alves, the Brazilian soccer player who passed away in Tuesday’s plane crash in Colombia, proves that. A week prior to the terrible accident, this 22-year-old player found out that he was going to be a father and his happiness knew no bounds.

Alves who was fondly called ‘Tiaguinho’ by his teammates was among the 71 people who lost their lives in the charter plane crash near Medellin. The Chapecoense soccer team was expected to play the Colombian club team Atletico Nacional in the first bracket of the Copa Sudamericana finals on Wednesday.

Check out this video where Tiaguinho is visibly delighted hearing the news of his wife’s pregnancy from his teammates and rejoicing with them. In fact, he even rocked his arms back and forth to show that he is cradling a baby. It’s sad to see how his family’s lives came down crashing all in a week.

Remembering the deceased player, his cousin Gilmara Marins, told CNN “His wife’s pregnancy is a small miracle. It is a small part of Tiaguinho that stays behind with us. We are thankful.” Marins further added, “He always wanted to be a young father, so I am happy that he got to have that last joy.” According to Marins, Tiaguinho was not only an impeccable player, but also someone who always cared for his family and despite being far away; he would always call his family to ensure they were okay.

The couple was set to celebrate their first anniversary in December. The player’s family is still in immense shock and pain especially after his death has been confirmed and all they are left with now is to wait for his body to finally return home.